Orange Peel

[meself88]

I have discovered that there is a HUGE amount of orange peel in the paint down low on the truck where the body panels start to curve out again after they go in (on the sides of the truck at the bottome of the doors area and at the same hight going to the back and front). Is there any way to get that off myself cuz it makes the rest of my shiny truck not look as good?

[03SilverSky]

All the Tundra's do that. I called the dealer as soon as I noticed it on my truck. Guy says they are all like that. The next time I was on the lot I looked at several and he was right.

[LGL002]

Originally Posted by meself88

I have discovered that there is a HUGE amount of orange peel in the paint down low on the truck where the body panels start to curve out again after they go in (on the sides of the truck at the bottome of the doors area and at the same hight going to the back and front). Is there any way to get that off myself cuz it makes the rest of my shiny truck not look as good?

It's a flexible finish most makers use to protect the lower portions from stones and other debris kicked up by the tires so that the finish stays intact. Prevents knicks from developing into external rust through issues. You'll never see that area chip like your hood does. If you poke into it with your thumb nail lightly you'll feel it flex a little and the depression from your nail will return to it's original position shortly after you lift.

Larry